Employment Counsel, Americas

Company Description
Informa PLC, a FTSE 100 constituent company headquartered in London, England, is a leading trade show, conference, business intelligence and academic publishing business. Informa helps businesses and individuals in a multitude of professional, commercial and academic communities connect and learn, and creates and provides access to content and intelligence so they can work smarter and make better decisions faster. With more than 10,000 employees globally, Informa has a presence in all major geographies, including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Job Description
Informa’s HR Legal Department is seeking a talented employment attorney with experience handling a range of labor and employment related matters to join our dynamic team. As a member of the HR Legal team, you will provide strategic advice and legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues across the Americas as well as partner with other employment attorneys and cross-functional groups across the globe.
The position is based in our New York City office, with optional hybrid work schedule flexibility.
What You’ll Do

• Provide practical legal and risk management advice on a broad range of employment issues, including recruiting, compensation, performance management, separations, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, reasonable accommodations, employee benefits, employee classification, and other employment related topics
• Draft and review employment-related documents, including compensation agreements, settlement agreements, non-competition agreements, job offers, employment agreements, and severance agreements
• Assist and participate in investigations related to employment practices
• Manage and respond to agency charges and attorney demand letters
• Work with HR on the development and interpretation of policies and programs, including training
• Stay current on relevant labor and employment law legal updates, including case law and legislation, and disseminate information to relevant team members quickly and effectively
• Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment areas and advise accordingly
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation
• Conduct employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions
• Manage and carry out special projects, providing research, reporting, advice, and other related tasks as required

Qualifications

• J.D. and 3-5 years of substantive employment law experience (with at least 2 years at a leading law firm)
• Prior business or in-house experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and risk analysis
• Practical, business-oriented approach to providing advice to internal clients on all employment law related matters
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop business-oriented, simple, concise, and effective legal solutions
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and self-starter with good business sense
• Excellent risk analysis skills and judgment and outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mentality and a desire to learn and grow

Additional Information
Why work at Informa
Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
• 15 days PTO plus 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• ESPP - become a shareholder

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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Location: 605 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Job Type: Full-time